Table 1. Particulars of Latex Glove Workers Subjected to Skin Prick Test
|
Item |
Number |
|
Number of workers tested |
149 |
| Age range (Mean) |
17 – 54yrs.(30.6yrs) |
| No. of female workers |
108(72.5%) |
| No. of male workers |
41(27.5%) |
|
Mean duration of work in latex glove factories |
4.5yrs |
| No.of workers with >5yrs. Of duration |
22(14.8%) |
| No.of workers with history of allergies |
58(38.9%) |
| No.of workers with strong family history of allergies |
32(21.5%) |
|
No. of workers with hand dermatitis |
9(6.0%) |